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The Indianapolis Colts have a burning need for a dominant edge rusher who can create havoc and consistently get to opposing quarterbacks. For over a decade, it hasn&#039;t been a pressing need with players like Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathison the roster. Bjoern Werner was supposed to be the pl...2015-03-02 18:37:393/2: Horseshoe Heroes- The Colts and Dwight Freeney: Should They Reunite?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/03/02/colts-dwight-freeney-reunite/
Dwight Freeney was once the Indianapolis Colts all-time leader in sacks. He was a force to be reckoned with and routinely described as one of the worst match-up problems in the NFL. Two years ago, the Colts cut Freeney for cap saving reasons after it was decided that he wasn&#039;t an effective 3...2015-03-02 15:38:022/25: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Reportedly Will Be 'Very Involved' on Pernell McPheehttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/25/colts-reportedly-will-involved-pernell-mcphee/
According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to be heavily involved on Baltimore Ravens pass rusherPernell McPhee, who is set to become a free agent.Earlier we discussed whether the Colts should actually pursue Pernell McPhee, but it looks as though they 2015-02-25 16:37:412/23: Horseshoe Heroes- Could Colts Pursue Ravens Pass Rusher Pernell McPhee?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/23/colts-pursue-ravens-pass-rusher-pernell-mcphee/
According to the Indianapolis Coltsbrass in last week&#039;s NFL Combine press conferences, the team could still be in the market for another pass rusher this offseason. That player could come in the form of the Baltimore Ravens Pernell McPhee. Per Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun, McPhee is expect2015-02-23 13:38:102/19: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Brass Optimistic on Robert Mathis Recoveryhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/19/colts-brass-optimistic-robert-mathis-recovery/
Despite previous reports that the Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis had &#34;suffered a setback&#34;, the team&#039;s brass is optimistic that he&#039;s healthy and on-schedule in his rehabilitation from a torn achilles injury per their knowledge of his recovery. First, General Manager Ryan ...2015-02-19 19:38:132/19: Horseshoe Heroes- Ryan Grigson Speaks to Media at NFL Combine (Full Transcript)http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/19/ryan-grigson-speaks-media-nfl-combine-full-transcript/
Indianapolis Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson spoke to the media on Thursday to address the state of the team and some of the team&#039;s recent off-the-field trouble, as well as the &#34;Deflate-Gate&#34; controversy at the NFL Combine: Regarding the recent signings of CFL standouts Duron Ca...2015-02-19 17:37:342/19: Horseshoe Heroes- Chuck Pagano Speaks at NFL Scouting Combinehttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/19/chuck-pagano-speaks-nfl-scouting-combine/
Today at the NFL Scouting Combine, we finally heard from the Indianapolis Colts as the GM and coach spoke to the media. Chuck Pagano addressed a number of issues ranging from the offseason issues plaguing the team to the recovery of a few key players. We heard from general manager Ryan Grigson ea...2015-02-19 17:37:342/16: Horseshoe Heroes- Robert Mathis' Agent Refutes 'Setback' Talkhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/16/robert-mathis-agent-refutes-setback-talk/
Yesterday, we heard news that Robert Mathis had suffered a setback in the recovery process of his torn Achilles tendon. Today, Mathis&#039; agent has refuted the notion of any setback. Chris Wessling at NLF.com first reported the story. Agent Hadley Engelhard has assured NFL Media Insider Ian ...2015-02-16 16:45:062/16: Horseshoe Heroes- Could Colts Nab Ravens (Haloti) Ngata?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/16/colts-nab-ravens-haloti-ngata/
The Indianapolis Colts have a number of defensive holes to address offseason, as there were some glaring weaknesses in their 45-7 blowout loss to the New England Patriots in this year&#039;s AFC Championship Game. One of the biggest is along the defensive line, where the Colts have been consistently2015-02-16 09:38:152/15: Horseshoe Heroes- When Will Robert Mathis Return to the Field?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/15/will-robert-mathis-return-field/
On of the biggest questions for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason swirls around the health of Robert Mathis. Without his presence, the Colts struggled to generate a pass rush all season long. Mathis was forced to serve out a four game suspension to start the season for failing a drug test. Du...2015-02-15 17:37:572/13: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Should Pass on Re-Signing Ahmad Bradshawhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/13/colts-pass-re-signing-ahmad-bradshaw/
The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of decisions ahead of them on who to re-sign. One of those tough decisions swirled around running back Ahmad Bradshaw. Today, we learned that Bradshaw was arrested for possession of marijuana. When he&#039;s been healthy, Bradshaw has been excellent the past t...2015-02-13 19:37:512/13: Horseshoe Heroes- Could Colts Jump at Giants Jason Pierre-Paul?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/13/colts-jump-giants-jason-pierre-paul/
The Indianapolis Colts have a number holes to address this offseason, particularly on the defensive side of the football. The defense lacks dynamic playmakers on the 2nd and 3rd levels of its defense. With pass rushing always being held at a premium in today&#039;s NFL, the Colts could pursue one of2015-02-13 12:38:532/12: Horseshoe Heroes- For Colts, 5 Frontline Free Agents to Avoidhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/12/colts-5-frontline-free-agents-avoid/
While we previously looked at &#34;5 Frontline Free Agents&#34; to Sign for the Indianapolis Colts, we&#039;ll now take a look at 5 big named free agents to conversely avoid. The Colts could have anywhere from $25-40 million in cap space, so there&#039;s a strong chance that they&#039;ll have a ch..2015-02-12 13:38:232/9: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts: Draft Philosophy and What to Targethttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/09/colts-draft-philosophy-target/
The Indianapolis Colts must focus heavily on defense in the 2015 NFL Draft if they want to be competitive in the future. Its time for the team to shift from a free agent focused approach and put their faith in the draft. The success of the Colts throughout the Peyton Manning years was built on th...2015-02-09 18:41:422/6: Horseshoe Heroes- Potential Colts Cap Casualty: Erik Waldenhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/06/potential-colts-cap-casualty-erik-walden/
In our latest edition of the &#34;Potential Colts Cap Casualty&#34; series for the Indianapolis Colts, we&#039;ll keep our focus on the defensive side of the football. Previously, we looked at the contracts and production of LaRon Landry, Greg Toler, and Ricky Jean-Francois respectively. Today, we..2015-02-06 15:37:202/5: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts 2014 Positional Review: Outside Linebackerhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/05/colts-2014-positional-review-outside-linebacker/
The Indianapolis Colts finished the season 11-5 and made it all the way to the AFC Championship game. We take a look at each position and break down the units performance over the past season. Pro Football Focus (PFF) provides the grades, Football Outsiders DVOA (value per play) and DYAR (total valu2015-02-05 17:38:372/5: Horseshoe Heroes- McShay's Mock Draft 2.0: Colts Select OLB Eli Haroldhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/02/05/mcshays-mock-draft-2-0-colts-select-olb-eli-harold/
According to ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay, the Indianapolis Colts will select outside linebacker Eli Harold from Virginia with their first round pick (#29th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft. Per his latest mock draft, which is available on ESPN Insider (subscription): #29Eli HaroldIndianapolis ...2015-02-05 12:37:311/31: Horseshoe Heroes- Has Colts Defense Improved Enough Under Pagano &amp; Manusky?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/31/colts-defense-improved-enough-pagano-manusky/
The Indianapolis Colts are set to enter their 4th season of the Chuck Pagano regime. A highly regarded defensive minded head coach, who was brought in by Colts owner Jim Irsay in January of 2012 to help build a tough defensive unit that mimicked the recent smashmouth Baltimore Ravens&#039; champions2015-01-31 07:37:511/27: Ink on Indy- To Colts' Grigson: Kill A Bunch Of Birds With One Stonehttp://inkonindy.com/2015/01/27/colts-grigson-kill-bunch-birds-one-stone/
Colts&#039; GM Ryan Grigson must address several key deficiencies in the Colts roster in the off-season, but one big piece might help solve the whole puzzle. So the Colts season is over. They made it one step closer to the coveted Super Bowl, but once again fell to their perennial nemesis, New En...2015-01-27 20:37:211/27: NFL Spin Zone- Indianapolis Colts: Keeping Mike Adams not a hard decisionhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/27/indianapolis-colts-keeping-mike-adams-not-hard-decision/
Going into the 2014 season, it looked like the Indianapolis Colts would have major problems at safety, especially since Delano Howell was placed on the injured reserve before the start of the regular season with a career-threatening neck injury. Howell wasn&#039;t exactly a sure thing himself, but i2015-01-27 12:37:271/23: Horseshoe Heroes- Ryan Grigson Press Conference: Things are Changing. We're evolving.http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/23/ryan-grigson-press-conference-things-changing-evolving/
In today&#039;s noon press conference, Indianapolis Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson made it clear that his team&#039;s goal was to win a championship, and they fell just short of their goal this season: &#34;We fell short. We gave it our best shot this year, but at the same time, I feel like ou..2015-01-23 14:39:081/22: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Pitted Against Each Other in Pro Bowlhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/22/colts-pitted-pro-bowl/
The Pro Bowl Draft finished up last night and the rosters are set for Sunday&#039;s game.Two NFL Hall of Famers serve as captains for each team. This year its Cris Carter and Michael Irvin. Seven members of the Indianapolis Colts were invited to the all-star game.The draft started with Andrew Luc...2015-01-22 14:37:471/22: Horseshoe Heroes- Neckbeard With The Arm: Colts Luck Drafted 1st Overall for Pro Bowlhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/21/neckbeard-arm-colts-luck-goes-1st-overall-pro-bowl-draft/
The Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck is used to be taken #1 overall. He was the 1st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and yet again, in last&#039;s year&#039;s Pro Bowl fantasy draft. So when Team Carter and their Captain J.J. Watt selected, &#34;The neckbeard with the arm,&#34; with the 1st pick in thi...2015-01-22 00:37:271/19: The Backup Punter- For Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts, what happens next?http://thebackuppunter.com/2015/01/19/for-green-bay-packers-and-indianapolis-colts-what-happens-next/
The Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts exist in the same circumstance this morning after losing their Conference Championship games. Â How they got here, though, and where they are going, are two completely different pictures. Green Bay took what may be their franchise&#8217;s most heartbreaki2015-01-19 10:38:541/16: GMEN HQ- 2015 NFL Draft Profile: Vic Beasley, Clemsonhttp://gmenhq.com/2015/01/16/2015-nfl-draft-profile-vic-beasley-clemson/
One of the premier pass rushers in this draft class is Vic Beasley. Beasley was a dominant pass rusher for the Clemson Tigers. He had 12 sacks this past season, including 2 against Cameron Erving of Florida State who could be a fellow first round selection. Beasleyhas along armed 6&#039; 2&#34; ...2015-01-16 11:39:031/12: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Upset Broncos: Under Reviewhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/12/colts-upset-broncos-review/
The Indianapolis Colts pulled off an impressive upset against the Denver Broncos yesterday. The national media didn&#039;t give the Colts much of a chance. The Colts managed to hold a team that averages 35 points per game at home to just 13. Game balls should go out to the entire defense for yest...2015-01-12 15:37:131/12: GMEN HQ- 2015 NFL Draft: First Round Mock Drafthttp://gmenhq.com/2015/01/12/2015-nfl-draft-first-round-mock-draft/
This is the first round of my first mock draft of the year. Things change so much during the draft preparation that preparing the first mock draft is like being a meteorologist. We can give an educated estimate but the winds can blow in any direction and make us look stupid. Without further ado here2015-01-12 08:37:471/11: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Upset Broncos in Playoffs, 24-13http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/11/colts-upset-broncos-playoffs-24-13/
The Indianapolis Colts put together one of their most impressive performances of the season against the highly favored Denver Broncos. The defense dominated one of the best offenses in the NFL en route to the 24-13 win. The Broncos averaged 35 points per game but couldn&#039;t find the endzone af...2015-01-11 21:37:451/8: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: Key Matchupshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/08/colts-broncos-key-matchups/
The Indianapolis Colts will face down the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The rematch from September&#039;s season opener pits a legend against his former team for the third time in two years. Despite what the national narrative might tell you, this is not a game of Peyton Manning vs Andrew Luck. Quart...2015-01-08 17:37:051/7: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: Intel Report Round 2http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/01/07/colts-broncos-intel-report-round-2/
The Indianapolis Colts head out west to face the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs. The season will begin and end, for one team, in the exact same place. The Colts lost 31-24 in the season opener, but in reality the games wasn&#039;t that close. Denver jumped out to a 24-0 le...2015-01-07 17:37:1512/31: Horseshoe Heroes- Jonathan Newsome Wins AFC Defensive Player of the Weekhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/12/31/jonathan-newsome-wins-afc-defensive-player-week/
The regular season may be over, but there are still weekly awards to hand out for Week 17. The NFL announced that Colts linebacker Jonathan Newsome is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Newsome finished last Sunday&#039;s game with eighttackles, a tackle for a loss, two sacks, and a forced fum...2014-12-31 11:38:1512/29: Horseshoe Heroes- Week 17: Horseshoe Heroeshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/12/29/week-17-horseshoe-heroes/
With the Colts final game of the regular season, it&#8217;s time to acknowledge the &#8220;Horseshoe Heroes&#8221; of Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans. These are players that went above and beyond their positional requirements and delivered an exceptional performance, in a rather convincing 27-12014-12-29 13:38:1212/23: Baller Mind Frame- Why the Dallas Cowboys Need to be the NFL&#8217;s Bad Boyshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/23/why-the-dallas-cowboys-need-to-be-the-nfls-bad-boys/
Letâs be honest with ourselves. Does anyone really expect the Dallas Cowboys to go deep into the playoffs? The offense has been one of the most efficient in the league, relying heavily on a run game that is putting up record-setting numbers. The defense has played competent ball, and even looked (2014-12-23 12:42:2512/17: Horseshoe Heroes- Jonathan Newsome Has Premier Pass Rushing Prowesshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/12/17/jonathan-newsome-premier-pass-rushing-prowess/
The Indianapolis Colts Jonathan Newsome may be a rookie, but he sure hasn&#039;t played like it. As a 2014 5th round pick out of Ball State, Newsome has far exceeded the expectations that were placed upon him entering the league. On the season, Newsome has 20 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles2014-12-17 12:38:4312/11: Horseshoe Heroes- Reggie Wayne Set to Break Colts Recordhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/12/11/reggie-wayne-set-break-colts-record/
Fourteen seasons. 1,061 receptions racking up 14,207 yards and 82 touchdowns. Reggie Wayne&#039;s prodigious career with the Indianapolis Colts hardly needs to be broken down. He&#039;s been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL for over a decade. If all things were equal, he would...2014-12-11 17:38:2811/25: Horseshoe Heroes- Should Colts Sign Pass Rusher Shaun Phillips?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/11/25/colts-sign-pass-rusher-shaun-phillips/
One of the Indianapolis Colts AFC South division rivals, the Tennessee Titans announced this afternoon that they have released outside linebacker Shaun Phillips. The 11-year veteran pass rusher has 19 tackles and 2 sacks on the season in 11 games. He is 58th on the NFL&#039;s all-time sack list with2014-11-25 14:38:2111/16: Chowder and Champions- Week 11 Injury Report: New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Coltshttp://chowderandchampions.com/?p=17411
The New England Patriots injury report is short for their Week 11 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Defensive end Chandler Jones is the lone Patriot who will be out of the lineup. Jones has been sidelined for weeks with a nagging hip injury. Chandler&#039;s brother, Arthur Jones of the Colts, 2014-11-16 11:39:1111/16: Chowder and Champions- Predictions: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Coltshttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/11/15/predictions-new-england-patriots-vs-indianapolis-colts/
The New England Patriots will visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night in an AFC showdown. Both the Patriots and Colts currently lead their respective divisions. The two teams are viewed as legitimate playoff contenders. All eyes will be on future hall-of-fame quarterback Tom Brady and the up-an2014-11-16 00:39:2911/14: Horseshoe Heroes- What to Watch For: Patriots at Coltshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2014/11/14/watch-patriots-colts/
The Indianapolis Colts host long time rival the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football. The Colts are hoping to get a bit of payback for the Pats bouncing them out of the playoffs last season. Andrew Luck holds an 0-2 record against New England and it will be Chuck Pagano&#039;s second tim...2014-11-14 18:41:0311/14: SoSH Football Central- Triple Gronk: Indyâ€™s Only Chance?http://soshcentral.com/nfl/triple-gronk-indys-chance/
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots passing attack. Mark Schofield has ...
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2014-11-14 00:44:3911/13: SoSH Football Central- Indy Coverage Schemes Against the Patriotshttp://soshcentral.com/nfl/indy-coverage-schemes-against-patriots/
Indianapolis (6-3) hosts New England (7-2) on Sunday night, and the Colts defense will try to slow down the Patriots in-form passing attack. Mark Schofield ...
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2014-11-13 00:44:4411/5: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Jonathan Newsome Gruesome to Eli &amp; Giantshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/11/05/colts-jonathan-newsome-gruesome-eli-giants/
If he&#039;s supposed to play like a rookie, someone must&#039;ve not told Jonathan Newsome. The pass rushing rookie outside linebacker out of Ball State University put on a defensive showcase on Monday Night Football, as he finished with 7 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 QB Hit. Newsome played on 46...2014-11-05 08:41:2811/4: Horseshoe Heroes- Week 9: Colts Horseshoe Heroeshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/11/04/week-9-colts-horseshoe-heroes/
With the Colts&#8217; 6th win of the season, it&#8217;s time to acknowledge the &#8220;Horseshoe Heroes&#8221; of Week 9 against the New York Giants. These are players that went above and beyond their positional requirements and delivered an exceptional performance in what was a dominant 40-24 Colts2014-11-04 20:41:1510/31: Horseshoe Heroes- Injury News: Reggie Wayne Full Parti**** At Practice Fridayhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/31/injury-news-reggie-wayne-full-participant-practice-friday/
While Indianapolis Colts&#039; head coach Chuck Pagano said it&#039;s &#34;too soon to tell&#34; whether veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne will play on Monday night, the team did receive a positive development regarding Wayne&#039;s status on Friday. Wayne was a full-parti**** in Friday...2014-10-31 17:42:0710/29: Sports Out West- NFL 2014: Lack of moves at the trade deadlinehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/29/nfl-2014-lack-of-moves-at-the-trade-deadline/
The NFL trade deadline passed by Tuesday without much noise.Â The biggest trade was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sending Mark Barron to the St. Louis Rams.Â Barron is a former first-round pick that the Rams are hoping the Bucs gave up on too soon. Most of the NFL sat and watched as the deadline passed2014-10-29 08:36:1810/27: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Defense: Monster Relapse Against Steelershttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/27/colts-defense-monster-relapse/
For 5 straight weeks, we saw firsthand the &#34;greatness&#34; of the Colts&#039; defense. It was a defense that was simply stifling opponents, and it was a big reason as why the Colts had rattled off 5 straight wins. In those aforementioned games, an opponent only scored 20+ points just once. Dur..2014-10-27 21:43:1110/26: Ink on Indy- 5 Bold Predictions For Colts vs. Steelershttp://inkonindy.com/2014/10/26/5-bold-predictions-colts-vs-steelers/
The Indianapolis Colts (5-2) are on the road for a match-up with the inconsistent Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3). The Steelers struggled at Heinz Field so far this season, despite their 2-1 record. The Colts, who are 2-1 on the road look to push their impressive win streak to six. This will be Andrew Luc2014-10-26 01:37:0310/25: City of Champions- Can Pittsburgh Steelers Maintain Momentum Against Indianapolis Colts?http://cityofchampionssports.com/2014/10/25/can-pittsburgh-steelers-continue-momentum-indianapolis-colts/
If the thought beating the combo of Arian Foster and J.J. Watt was a challenge, a win on Sunday against the 5-2 Indianapolis Colts should seem impossible. The Colts are the second-highest ranked AFC team in the halfway-point power polls, behind Peyton Manning&#8217;s Broncos and way ahead of the Ste2014-10-25 17:38:1510/23: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: Three ways to beat the Steelers in week eighthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/_B6erf2aCHA/
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) will host the Indianapolis Colts (5-2) at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 4:25 EST and coverage can be seen on CBS Sports. The Colts are coming of a huge 27-0 shutout over the Cincinnati Bengals last week and are 2-0 against the AFC North this season. As for 2014-10-23 12:39:3810/21: Horseshoe Heroes- Indianapolis Colts are Legitimate Super Bowl Contendershttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/21/indianapolis-colts-legitimate-super-bowl-contenders/
After a slow start to the season, the Indianapolis Colts have rattled off five straight wins to improve to 5-2. They are currently the two seed in the playoffs. Seven weeks is all it took for the Colts place themselves in the upper echelon of the AFC and NFL. According to Football Outsiders,th...2014-10-21 14:40:2210/20: Horseshoe Heroes- Initial Reaction: Colts Defense Shuts Down Bengalshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/20/initial-reaction-colts-defense-shuts-bengals/
Domination gets thrown around far too often when talking about football games, but what the Indianapolis Colts did yesterday fitsthe definition. The Bengals struggled to do anything productive on offense as the Colts pitched a shutout. They haven&#039;t had a no-no since 2008 and that hardly even...2014-10-20 16:39:2310/19: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Defense: It's Alive! http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/19/colts-defense-alive/
Shortly after Coach Chuck Pagano was introduced as Colts&#039; head coach in 2012, his new team quickly adopted the mantra, &#34;Build the Monster&#34;. It&#039;s taken a little over 2 seasons, but Colts&#039; fans now see something that&#039;s big, blue, and mean. Chuck Pagano was brought in h...2014-10-19 23:38:0210/12: Horseshoe Heroes- Putting The Pressure On: A Look At The Colts Defensehttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/12/putting-pressure-look-colts-defense/
The Indianapolis Colts defense has turned a corner after a rough start to the season. The Colts gave up 61 points, had just one sack, and forced only one turnover in the first two games of the season. The defense gave up a big first half in Denver and another against Philadelphia in the second ha...2014-10-12 10:38:1510/10: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Fend Off Texans Rally, Win 33-28 http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/10/colts-fend-texans-rally-win-33-28/
The Indianapolis Colts had a chance to run out the clock with just over two minutes left to play, all they needed was a first down. Then J.J. Watt blew up the third down play and the Colts were forced to punt. The Houston Texans took over at their own nine-yard line and opened the final drive wit...2014-10-10 00:38:1810/8: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Texans: What to Watch Forhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/08/colts-texans-watch/
The Indianapolis Colts have a short week before they face the Houston Texans. The NFL insists on these inane Thursday night games, while at the same time touting player safety, and it has resulted in many one sided affairs this season. Both teams sit at 3-2 and are fighting for outright ownership...2014-10-08 17:38:3810/7: LuckAtLuke- Week 5: Horse Heroeshttp://luckatluke.com/week-5-horse-heroes/
With the Coltsâ 3rd win of the season, itâs time to acknowledge the âHorse Heroesâ of Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens. These are players that went above and beyond their positional requirements and delivered an exceptional performance, in another winning performance to boot: HEROES OLB B2014-10-07 11:42:3610/7: LuckAtLuke- Colts Add Victor Butler; Waive C. Carterhttp://luckatluke.com/colts-add-victor-butler-waive-chris-carter/
Following Sunday&#8217;s win, the Colts made their first move of the week, when they signed OLB Victor Butler, who they had previously worked out during the prior week: &#8220;For his career, Butler has appeared in 63 games (2 starts), has 11 sacks and 50 tackles, all with the Dallas Cowboys. Itâs2014-10-07 11:42:3610/7: LuckAtLuke- Colts Work-out OLB Victor Butlerhttp://luckatluke.com/colts-work-out-olb-victor-butler/
Once again, lost in the weekend shuffle was that the Indianapolis Colts worked out OLB Victor Butler yesterday. Originally a 4th round pick of the Cowboys in 2009, Butler spent his first 4 seasons with Dallas. In March of 2013, Butler signed a 2-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, reuniting him w2014-10-07 11:42:3610/6: Horseshoe Heroes- Initial Reaction: Colts Outlast Ravenshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/06/initial-reaction-colts-outlast-ravens/
After facing inferior opponents for the past two weeks, the Indianapolis Colts finally beat a team with a pulse. In a sloppy, defensive mess of a game the Colts managed to defeat the Baltimore Ravens, 20-13. Were it not for poor offensive execution and turnovers, the Colts would have blown out th...2014-10-06 14:39:1210/2: Horseshoe Heroes- Tracking Bjoern Werner: A Disappointing Starthttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/10/02/tracking-bjoern-werner-disappointing-start/
With the 24th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Florida State defensive endBjoern Werner. Brought in to help s**** up the pass rush, Werner recorded 23.5 sacks while in college. In his second year in a Colts uniform, Werner hasn&#039;t developed into the sort of player t...2014-10-02 13:40:439/29: Horseshoe Heroes- Initial Reaction: Colts Throttle Titans http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/29/initial-reaction-colts-throttle-titans/
In case you needed a reminder, the AFC South isn&#039;t very good at football. The Indianapolis Colts are clearly a cut above their divisional opponents. This is another game that fans should take with a grain of salt as the Colts have now faced four different quarterbacks in two games. That shou...2014-09-29 18:38:209/23: Horseshoe Heroes- Analyzing Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Paganohttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/23/analyzing-chuck-pagano/
In the heart of Indianapolis, there is a deep love for Chuck Pagano, the man. We watched as the coach took the reins of our beloved Colts during the dawning of a new era. We cried and prayed when we learned of his cancer diagnosis. We reveled in our team&#039;s victories and rallies that season, as 2014-09-23 15:38:209/23: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts: Top 3 Performances From First Victoryhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/09/23/indianapolis-colts-top-3-performances-first-victory/
The Indianapolis Colts suffered two tough losses against two playoff teams in their first two games by a total of only 10 points. They were probably the most impressive 0-2 team heading into Sunday. Of course, playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3 helped cure their losing ways, and the Colts...2014-09-23 08:36:589/16: Horseshoe Heroes- Initial Reaction: Coaching Costs Colts the Gamehttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/16/initial-reaction-coaching-costs-colts-game/
The Indianapolis Colts coaching staff needs to be held to a higher standard. Last night we saw at times just how good the play calling (at least offensively) can be for this team. We also saw just how far this team can fall. For all the attention on Andrew Luck and the offense, the Colts defen...2014-09-16 15:38:489/15: Inside the Iggles- Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts Week Two Game Time and Channel Infohttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/15/philadelphia-eagles-indianapolis-colts-week-two-game-time-channel-info/
The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) will play the final game of Week Two of the NFL&#039;s 2014 season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, September 15th at Lucas Oil stadium. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN Network starting at 8:30 PM EST. The play-2014-09-15 20:38:519/15: Inside the Iggles- NFL Week Two Predictions: Eagles @ Coltshttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/15/nfl-week-two-predictions-philadelphia-eagles-indianapolis-colts/
Inside the Iggles staff brings you their NFL Week 2 Predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts. We have writers from various parts of the world. Yes, there are Eagles fans everywhere. As it should be. With such a diverse staff we decided to collaborate on the prediction of tonight..2014-09-15 10:38:599/15: Inside the Iggles- How Can You Watch Philadelphia Eagles Game? Channel Infohttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/15/what-time-is-the-philadelphia-eagles-game-channel-info/
The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) will play the final game of Week Two of the NFL&#039;s 2014 season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, September 15th at Lucas Oil stadium. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN Network starting at 8:30 PM EST. The play-2014-09-15 06:38:439/13: Inside the Iggles- Opposition Research: Philadelphia Eagles v. Indianapolis Coltshttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/13/opposition-research-philadelphia-eagles-v-indianapolis-colts/
When the 2014 NFL schedule was released and I saw the Philadelphia Eagles matched up against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 on Monday Night Football, I immediately thought an &#8220;L&#8221; was in order. That&#8217;s not to say the Colts are world beaters, because, obviously, they are not. The...2014-09-13 16:38:309/13: Inside the Iggles- Philadelphia Eagles Bird Watch: Week 2http://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/13/philadelphia-eagles-bird-watch-week-2/
Every week I will examine key Philadelphia Eagles that fans should keep a close eye on in their upcoming game. Week 2 has head coach Chip Kelly leading his team to Indianapolis to face off against the Colts in a Monday night match up. Though coming off a loss, Indianapolis played strong in their ...2014-09-13 12:38:259/13: EDSFootball- Week 2 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS): Yanotchkohttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2014/09/week_2_nfl_picks_against_the_spread_ats_yanotchko.html
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Here are my Week 2 picks against the spread:
Atlanta Falcons +5.5 over Cincinnati Bengals (3 units)
Okay, so maybe the Falcons were a lot better than we thought they would be, and the Bengals certainly put on an impressive performance against Baltimore last 2014-09-13 11:36:139/13: Inside the Iggles- Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts Week Two Game Time and Channel Infohttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/13/philadelphia-eagles-indianapolis-colts-week-two-game-time-channel-info/
The Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) will play the final game of Week Two of the NFL&#039;s 2014 season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, September 15th at Lucas Oil stadium. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN Network starting at 8:30 PM EST. The play-2014-09-13 06:38:219/12: House of Houston- Could We See A Fast Start For The Houston Texans?http://houseofhouston.com/2014/09/12/big-start-houston-texans/
A fast start to the 2014 season is exactly what everyone in Houston needs. It&#039;s never a good thing to look ahead in football if you&#039;re a player or coach, but as a fan it&#039;s a requirement. If you really want to forget about the 14 straight losses from a year ago, just take a look at ...2014-09-12 10:37:249/11: Inside the Iggles- Indianapolis Colts Host Philadelphia Eagles On MNFhttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/11/indianapolis-colts-play-host-philadelphia-eagles-mnf/
The Philadelphia Eagles were expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars by over 10 points in Week One. While the final score reflected the type of dominance you would expect, the ends certainly did not justify the means. After a lackluster first half, more questions than answers have surfaced for Phi2014-09-11 16:38:489/11: Horseshoe Heroes- State of the AFC South: Titans, Texans Take the Leadhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/11/state-afc-south/
Heading into the season, the AFC South has been universally considered as the worst division in the NFL. After Week One, it might have some competition with the NFC East but it is still questionable. After a week, the Texans and Titans are tied for the lead in the division. The Colts will face al...2014-09-11 15:38:219/11: Sports Injury Alert- Week Two: NFL Power Rankingshttp://www.sportsrumoralert.com/2014/09/week-two-nfl-power-rankings.html
After a quite unpredictable opening week of professional football, here are the power rankings. Several teams have made quite a jump from the initial rankings in the preseason. Those who saw the greatest boost in ratings include the Lions, Dolphins, Bills, and Vikings. Among the teams to tumble the 2014-09-11 08:39:059/9: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: Robert Mathis done for the yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/LNBtF7tQoTA/
As if things didnât already start out bad for the Indianapolis Colts losing their opening game to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night, it got worse when the news of outside linebacker Robert Mathis being hurt was released. On Monday, it was reported that Mathis had torn his Achilles while working o2014-09-09 13:39:399/9: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: Defensive Gradeshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/09/colts-broncos-defensive-grades/
The Indianapolis Colts fell short against the Denver Broncos Sunday night. The Colts defense was picked apart throughout the first half, but managed to get Peyton Manning off the field in the second half when it matter most. Today, we hand out grades for the defense. We&#039;ll add in player grad...2014-09-09 12:38:349/9: Horseshoe Heroes- Initial Reaction: Colts Rally Falls Short at Broncoshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/09/initial-reaction-colts-rally-falls-short-broncos/
The Indianapolis Colts may have opened up the season with a loss, but at least they went down swinging. This game always seemed like an L on the schedule, but it could have been much worse than it really was. Unfortunately, after the game we heard that someone who can&#039;t even play right now w...2014-09-09 08:38:199/8: EndZone Score- Indianapolis Colts: Robert Mathis lost for seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/indianapolis-colts-robert-mathis-lost-season/
Just hours after falling to the Denver Broncos to begin their season, the Indianapolis Colts have officially lost their leading sack getter from last season. Linebacker Robert Mathis is out for the remainder of the season after tearing his Achilles while working out last week. The news was first rep2014-09-08 17:39:559/8: Horseshoe Heroes- BREAKING: Robert Mathis Likely Done for Seasonhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/08/breaking-robert-mathis-likely-done-season/
The Indianapolis Colts are likely to be without Robert Mathis following his four game suspension. Early reports from Pro Football Talk indicated that he tore his Achilles while working out in Atlanta last week. The news is a huge blow to a defense that was likely to struggle even with him on the ...2014-09-08 16:38:209/7: Ink on Indy- Three Keys for the Colts vs. Broncoshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/09/07/three-keys-colts-vs-broncos/
The Indianapolis Colts are facing off with the Denver Broncos tonight in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of the season. Denver went into Indianapolis last season and were sent home with a loss, and they are looking to get revenge. This will also mark the second game that former2014-09-07 14:38:109/7: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: TV, Radio, and Online: Where to Watchhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/07/colts-broncos-tv-radio-online-watch/
The Indianapolis Colts open up the 2014 season at the Denver Broncos. The team&#039;s kickoff NBC&#039;s Sunday Night Football with a rematch of last season&#039;s coming home party for Peyton Manning. We&#039;ve spent the past week preparing for the game and the season. For our comprehensive ...2014-09-07 12:40:439/7: Mile High Maniac- Mile High Maniac Staff Predictions: Week One - Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncoshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/09/07/mile-high-maniac-staff-predictions-week-one-indianapolis-colts-vs-denver-broncos/
Every week, the staff at Mile High Maniac will give you their opinion and pick of who will win the big game. This Sunday, the Denver Broncos will be taking on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. Below is our four members of Mile High Maniac and their take on the game Sunday night. A...2014-09-07 03:38:219/5: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: What to Watch Forhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/05/colts-broncos-watch/
The Indianapolis Colts open the season Sunday night at the Denver Broncos. Its Peyton Manning vs Andrew Luck, round two. Or, it would be if quarterbacks were ever on the field at the same time. Maybe its time to put a rest to this idea that QBs go &#34;head-to-head&#34; against each other. S...2014-09-05 16:38:249/5: Mile High Maniac- Three Keys for the Denver Broncos vs. the Indianapolis Coltshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/09/05/three-keys-denver-broncos-vs-indianapolis-colts/
After months of planning and preparing, the Denver Broncos are set to open the 2014 season versus the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos will go into the game healthy with only Danny Trevathan and Ben Garland being listed as out. Everyone else is good to go. For those of you who read my stuff earl...2014-09-05 16:37:159/4: Sports Injury Alert- NFL Predictions: Week Onehttp://www.sportsrumoralert.com/2014/09/nfl-predictions-week-one.html
Week one airs tonight! Here are some of our game-by-game predictions for this weeks' football match-ups! We also added in upset calls, so be sure to look those over.Game:Brett WaltersMegan StricklandPorter BowmanGB @ SEASeahawksPackersSeahawksNO @ ATLFalconsSaintsSaintsMIN @ STLVikingsVikingsRamsCLE2014-09-04 18:39:049/4: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos: Matchups to Watchhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/04/colts-broncos-matchups-watch/
The Indianapolis Colts are just three days away from taking on the Denver Broncos. This rematch from last season doesn&#039;t have the same feel as Peyton Manning&#039;s return home, and the odds are not in the Colts favor. Last season, the Colts defeated the Broncos off the strength of 1) Robert...2014-09-04 15:38:189/3: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Broncos Injury Reporthttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/03/colts-broncos-injury-report/
As the Indianapolis Colts get set to head to Denver to face the Broncos, we have our first official injury report of the season. Both teams have key players out for Week One. For the Colts, they&#039;ll be without Robert Mathis who started his four game suspension this week. Mathis is far and awa...2014-09-03 18:38:139/3: Mile High Maniac- NFL Week 1 Preview: Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncoshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/09/03/nfl-week-1-preview-indianapolis-colts-vs-denver-broncos/
The time has come. The National Football League season is underway as the Indianapolis Colts will travel to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Broncos in the regular season opener. What: NFL Week 1 Preview: Colts vs. Broncos. When: Sunday. September 7th. Where: Sports Authority Field at M...2014-09-03 14:37:509/2: Horseshoe Heroes- Indianapolis Colts 2014 Season Preview and Predictionhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/02/indianapolis-colts-2014-season-preview-prediction/
The Indianapolis Colts head into the 2014 season with high hopes. The front office believes this isa &#34;Super Bowl or Bust&#34; year for the team. The Colts were 11-5 last season and took home the AFC South title. They pulled off one of the most impressive playoff comebacks in history against...2014-09-02 07:38:379/2: Mile High Maniac- An Early Look at Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Coltshttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/09/01/early-look-denver-broncos-vs-indianapolis-colts/
The regular season is here for the Denver Broncos. While most people are celebrating one last day of the long weekend, the Broncos went to work on the opener versus the Indianapolis Colts. Mile High Maniac will have coverage all week leading up to the game and I&#8217;ll get into a deeper preview...2014-09-02 01:37:239/1: Horseshoe Heroes- What to Expect From the Colts This Season http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/09/01/colts-will-disappoint-season/
The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up the preseason last night with another disappointing loss. While the Colts have never particularly cared about the preseason in terms of wins and losses, it hasn&#039;t boded well for the team&#039;s success going forward. When the Colts go winless in the preseaso...2014-09-01 16:38:188/30: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts 53-Man Roster Finalizedhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/30/colts-53-man-roster-finalized/
The Indianapolis Colts made their final cuts (for now) to the 53-man roster Saturday. All NFL teams had to have the rosters trimmed by 4:00PM today. The Colts cut the following players: DE-Gannon Conway, RB-David Fluellen, QB-Chandler Harnish, DE-Tyler Hoover, OLB-Phillip Hunt, ILB-Andrew Jack...2014-08-30 16:38:108/27: isportsweb.com- Denver Broncos: Was Matt Praterâ€™s suspension too much?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/KrnsWdflMEM/
Last season, Matt Prater established himself as the best kicker in the league. He missed only one field goal, would kick them through easily from more than 50 yards away, and even broke a 43 year old record when he kicked in a 64 yard field goal. But this year, he will have to wait [&#8230;]
The pos2014-08-27 15:40:328/27: Inside the Iggles- A Re-evaluation Of the 2014 Season For The Philadelphia Eagles, Part 1http://insidetheiggles.com/2014/08/27/re-evaluation-2014-regular-season-philadelphia-eagles-part-1/
After observing all 32 teams play their starting lineups for one half plus of football this past week, and taking into account any injuries, suspensions, or pertinent revelations, let&#8217;s re-evaluate the 2014 Philadelphia Eagles regular season schedule. Shall we? Week 1 - Jacksonville Jaguars...2014-08-27 12:38:578/26: Horseshoe Heroes- Under Review: Colts vs Saintshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/26/review-colts-vs-saints/
The Indianapolis Colts put in a disappointing performance against the new Orleans Saints last Saturday. While its the preseason, and therefore doesn&#039;t count, its frustrating to watch this team fail to perform in the &#34;dress rehearsal.&#34; The third preseason game is where you tradition...2014-08-26 17:38:398/23: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts vs Saints: Preseason TV, Radio, and Online: Where to Watchhttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/23/colts-vs-saints-preseason-tv-radio-online-watch/
The Indianapolis Colts host the New Orleans Saints tonight. This will hardly be a Super Bowl XLIV rematch, nor is it a revenge game for the 62-7 beating the Colts suffered in 2011. Tonight, we&#039;ll Drew Brees in his first preseason action and both team&#039;s starters likely playing into the t...2014-08-23 10:38:338/22: Horseshoe Heroes- Five Things to Watch For: Colts vs Saintshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/22/five-things-watch-colts-vs-saints/
The Indianapolis Colts host the New Orleans Saints Saturday night for the third game of the preseason. This is usually the game where you see healthy starters play for the bulk of the game. Expect to see the first stringers for the entire first half and likely a series or two in the second. A ...2014-08-22 18:38:088/22: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Fantasy Football Picks for 2014http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/22/colts-fantasy-football-picks-2014/
Is your fantasy football draft coming up soon? We have projections for your top picks on the Colts roster. Most projections are assuming that the Colts are going to essentially run the same offense as last season. That clearly isn&#039;t the case from what we&#039;ve seen at camp an...2014-08-22 15:38:238/19: Horseshoe Heroes- Safety Delano Howell to See Specialist for Neck http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/19/safety-delano-howell-see-specialist-neck/
Colts GM Ryan Grigson announced that safety Delano Howell will be seeing a specialist this week for his neck injury. The injury could potentially end Howell&#039; seasonand will likely force changes to the roster. Colts fans are well versed in just how serious neck injuries can be (see 2011 seaso...2014-08-19 17:38:238/16: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants Preseason Primerhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/08/16/indianapolis-colts-vs-new-york-giants-preseason-primer/
After a long week of practices and the conclusion of training camp, the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) come back to Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday to host the New York Giants (2-0) in Indy&#039;s second preseason game. While the game last Thursday gave fans many things to be hopeful for, Game Two has pl...2014-08-16 08:36:568/14: Horseshoe Heroes- Indianapolis Colts: Training Camp Roundup http://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/14/indianapolis-colts-training-camp-roundup/
The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up training camp yesterday and returned home. Just over two weeks of camp have shown us a lot about the 2014 team but also left us with some questions. The Colts will take the field Saturday against the New York Giants and we&#039;ll get a better idea of what to exp...2014-08-14 13:38:458/11: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: who impressed and who disappointedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/V9XGphHg3sw/
Yay, football is back! Well, sort of. It was the first week of preseason play, yawn, and this is the time of year the young guys and journeymen compete to make a spot on the 53-man roster. Letâs look at who showed up and who didnât. Henoc Muamba impressed me very, very much. He proved [&#8230;]
2014-08-11 15:40:248/10: Horseshoe Heroes- Under Review: Indianapolis Colts vs New York Jetshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/08/10/review-indianapolis-colts-vs-new-york-jets/
The Indianapolis Colts lost their preseason opener against the New York Jets Thursday night. It was a thrilling 13-10 outing that had everyone praying it wouldn&#039;t go into overtime. While there wasn&#039;t a lot to gain from this, there were a number of injuries to be had. Thankfully, Andrew ...2014-08-10 13:38:248/6: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts: Five Bold Predictionshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/08/06/indianapolis-colts-five-bold-predictions/
With the Indianapolis Colts sporting a brand new, revamped look on offense, the team could be something special in a lot of offensive categories. A healthy team could spell out huge possibilities for this Colts team that&#039;s a few pieces away from a Super Bowl. Let&#039;s take a look at five b...2014-08-06 17:37:068/4: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Notebook: 8/4/2014http://inkonindy.com/2014/08/04/indianapolis-colts-training-camp-notebook-842014/
The Indianapolis Colts returned to the practice field after having Sunday off. The crowd has remained steady even as the temperature increased, producing an unpleasant afternoon. The biggest absence from practice today was wide receiver Hakeem Nicks. He was given the day off, which is odd conside...2014-08-04 18:37:088/3: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans: Delanie Walker Set for Huge 2014 Seasonhttp://titansized.com/2014/08/03/tennessee-titans-delanie-walker-set-huge-2014-season/
Tennessee Titans&#039; quarterback Jake Locker has been quoted as saying that under new head coach Ken Whisenhunt in 2014 the offense will be considered pass-first. In past seasons, the team has relied more on the explosiveness of running back Chris Johnson to have success offensively than an explos2014-08-03 08:38:357/30: Dawg Pound Daily- NFL Statement: Shot at Josh Gordon?http://dawgpounddaily.com/2014/07/30/nfl-statement-shot-josh-gordon/
Yesterday, first with Pro Football talk and then with ESPN and other outlets, news came out about Josh Gordon&#039;s defense plans. Besides arguing that the 2 samples registered differently, something we gave you a step by step inside look into drug testing here, they also seemed to have a &#34;sec.2014-07-30 20:38:437/29: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: Biggest winners in training camphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/I4R1X8ztLjk/
With about a week of training camp in the books, the Indianapolis Colts have already had their biggest news of the offseason occur, and it was only on the second day. Colts running back Vick Ballard has a tear in his left Achilles and is officially out for the upcoming season. This is not only [&#822014-07-29 23:40:367/28: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans Have Underrated Offensive Weapon in Dexter McClusterhttp://titansized.com/2014/07/28/tennessee-titans-underrated-offensive-weapon-dexter-mccluster/
When the Tennessee Titans decided not to re-sign running back Chris Johnson, Tennessee lost one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL. Say what you will about his recent decline in form, but when Johnson touched the ball there was a collective holding of breath, because he could literally take i2014-07-28 21:39:267/28: Riggo&#039;s Rag- 2014 NFL Power Rankings countdown: 6. Indianapolis Coltshttp://riggosrag.com/2014/07/28/2014-nfl-power-rankings-countdown-6-indianapolis-colts/
2014 NFL Power Rankings Countdown 6.Indianapolis Colts(AFC South) 2013 Record:11-5 Head coach:Chuck Pagano- Pagano led the Colts to their second straight 11-5 season. But this time the Colts won the AFC South title and Pagano led the team for the entire season as his cancer is in remission....2014-07-28 09:40:127/27: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: biggest winners in training camphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/5LJ3vtR5ICM/
Finally, itâs football season. This will be the last Sunday without football till Super Sunday in February. So how about we look at who the winners are so far in training camp? Griff Whalen is someone who has a leg up since training camp started, though it is due to a mix of unfortunate events [&#2014-07-27 15:40:157/25: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Notebook: 7/25/14http://inkonindy.com/2014/07/25/indianapolis-colts-training-camp-notebook-72514/
Day two of the Indianapolis Colts training camp was not nearly as heartening as the first. The big news from today will be the loss of running back Vick Ballard. He appeared to hurt his ankle during individual drills and was taken off the field on a cart. Reports now indicate it is a torn achille...2014-07-25 20:37:107/25: isportsweb.com- Indianapolis Colts: Early impressions from training camphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/fHZOuLBaUDo/
The Indianapolis Colts have begun training camp with players reporting on July 23rd and the first practice beginning the following day. While there isnât much to be excited about after the first day of practice, there is reason for optimism after what has been shown the first day. {Indianapolis Co2014-07-25 16:41:327/24: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Training Camp Notebook: 7/24/14http://inkonindy.com/2014/07/24/indianapolis-colts-training-camp-notebook-72414/
The Indianapolis Colts opened camp today, and we were there. We finally got a taste of football with the team&#039;s first practice. The practice consisted of the team breaking into various position based drills and then full 11-on-11 scrimmages. It is tough determine the effectiveness of plays d...2014-07-24 19:36:507/22: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts: 5 More Things to Watch for at Camphttp://inkonindy.com/2014/07/22/indianapolis-colts-5-things-watch-camp/
The Indianapolis Colts report to training camp tomorrow. The team&#039;s first practice kicks off Thursday afternoon in Anderson, Indiana. The Colts are poised to once again dominate the AFC South. There is little doubt that this team will make the playoffs, barring injuries to a few key players....2014-07-22 22:37:237/19: Ink on Indy- Colts: Who Needs to Step Up On Defense?http://inkonindy.com/2014/07/19/colts-needs-step-defense/
The Indianapolis Colts are days away from heading to training camp. Recently, we looked at players who need to step up on offense.Today, we look over the defense. Everyone who thinks they need to step up their game, please raise your hand. All of your hands should be up. Except you, Robert Mathis...2014-07-19 17:37:207/18: Black and Teal- FanSided Debate: All-AFC South Linebackershttp://blackandteal.com/2014/07/18/fansided-debate-afc-south-linebackers/
Asposted earlier, NFL team editors around the FanSided network are getting together and compiling All-Division teams for an epic 32 team tournament to decide the most talented division in the NFL. Regarded by someas one of the worst divisions in all of football, the AFC South has some work to do to 2014-07-18 13:38:327/16: Section 215- Jimmy Kempski on Jordan Matthews, Lane Johnson, Marcus Smith & more!http://section215.com/2014/07/16/jimmy-kempski-lane-johnson-jordan-matthews-marcus-smith/
While he was on his vacation, Philly.com&#039;s Jimmy Kempski took some time to answer some of my questions on the Eagles, as we close in on Eagles training camp. Tim Kelly:Thanks for taking time to answer some questions for us, Jimmy. Last time we had you on, you dropped a bit of a bombshell abo...2014-07-16 11:37:347/12: Ink on Indy- No Double Standard With the Indianapolis Coltshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/07/12/double-standard-indianapolis-colts/
The Indianapolis Colts haven&#039;t exactly had any good news this offseason. It started with the arrest of team owner Jim Irsay in March. Then Robert Mathis was suspended for using performance enhancing drugs. And most recently wide receiver LaVon Brazill was suspended for at least a season for ...2014-07-12 15:36:597/12: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts: 5 Things To Watch For At Training Camphttp://inkonindy.com/?p=4573
Are you ready for some football?&#33; The Indianapolis Colts will report to training camp on July 23rd at Anderson University. Training camp will be our first glance at Andrew Luck, and the rest of the defending AFC South Champions. While Luck will continue to be the main attraction, attention also 2014-07-12 12:37:087/5: Ink on Indy- Who's the Best Player on the Indianapolis Colts?http://inkonindy.com/2014/07/05/whos-best-player-indianapolis-colts/
Andrew Luck. It has to be Andrew Luck, right? He&#039;s easily the Indianapolis Colts&#039; best player. Without him, this team has no shot this season, so why even have this discussion? Well, NFL Network is releasing their now annual Top 100 Players list. A list that is supposedly voted on...2014-07-05 17:37:107/4: FootballPerspective.com- Best AV-Weighted Winning Percentages of Defensive Players and Hall of Famershttp://www.footballperspective.com/best-av-weighted-winning-percentages-of-defensive-players-and-hall-of-famers/
Yesterday, I looked at the best AV-weighted winning percentages of offensive players. Today, we examine the same numbers but for defensive players and kickers since 1960. Again, players who entered the league prior to 1960 are included, but for purposes of this study, only their 1960+ seasons count 2014-07-04 00:35:456/20: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Mini-Camp Notebookhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/06/20/indianapolis-colts-mini-camp-notebook/
Indianapolis Colts&#039; wide receiver Reggie Wayne can&#039;t wait to get back on the football field. In other news, water is wet. Today was the final day of the mandatory three day mini-camp for the Colts. Players will take off for short vacations before getting ready to start training camp on ...2014-06-20 20:37:196/13: Sports Out West- 49ers&#8217; Navorro Bowman doesn&#8217;t get the credit he deserveshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/13/49ers-navorro-bowman/
The NFL Network continued its Top 100 list with players No.Â 50-41 recently, and there was at least one glaring surprise to say the least. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Navorro Bowman came in at 47, dropping 10 spots from last year. If you want to say that the ACL injury Bowman suffered in the NFL 2014-06-13 08:37:016/11: KC Kingdom- An Exclusive Interview With KC Chiefs Offensive Tackle, Donald Stephensonhttp://kckingdom.com/2014/06/11/exclusive-interview-kc-chiefs-tackle-donald-stephenson/
Donald Stephenson, offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, is a quiet hometown kid.He was born and raised in the inner city of KC before moving to Blue Springs, MO his senior season of high school. After a short stint with the Wildcats, Stephenson signed his letter of intent with the Oklahom...2014-06-11 08:36:576/3: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Link Storm: OTA Editionhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/06/03/indianapolis-colts-link-storm-ota-edition/
The Indianapolis Colts are currently in the midst of OTAs. It is one of the few brief bits of news we will get about the team until training camp begins on July 23rd. Today we look around the web and see what people are saying about the Colts. We&#039;ll also be looking at what is in store for th...2014-06-03 22:36:455/22: Ink on Indy- Why Hasn't the NFL Punished Jim Irsay Yet?http://inkonindy.com/2014/05/22/hasnt-nfl-punished-jim-irsay-yet/
In the wake of theRobert Mathissuspension, many are left wondering when Colts owner Jim Irsay will meet a similar punishment. The NFL, and specifically commissioner Roger Goodell, have yet to take any action and its starting to trouble players. According to the Indy Star, there is a large backlog...2014-05-22 14:37:315/19: Ink on Indy- The Curious Case of the Indianapolis Colts Pass Rushhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/05/19/curious-case-indianapolis-colts-pass-rush/
The Indianapolis Colts will have an interesting problem for the first four games of the 2014 season. Coach Chuck Pagano and his staff will have to find a way to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks without their best defensive player: Robert Mathis. Mathis will serve the suspension after fa...2014-05-19 13:37:465/19: Sports Injury Alert- NFL News: Colts Robert Mathis suspended; NFL strongly denies his "story"http://www.sportsrumoralert.com/2014/05/nfl-news-colts-robert-mathis-suspended.html
The NFL, which usually has no additional comments on player suspensions, has made it clear no one should buy Colts OLB Robert Mathis' story. Mathis was suspended by the league on Friday, and&nbsp;immediately he&nbsp;issued a statement in that Mathis explained his use of fertility drugs, and that he2014-05-19 10:39:115/17: Ink on Indy- Robert Mathis Suspended for Four Gameshttp://inkonindy.com/2014/05/17/robert-mathis-suspended-four-games/
Colts&#039; outside linebacker Robert Mathis has been suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season due to a violation of the NFL&#039;s substance abuse policy. Mathis was apparently seeking fertility help and took a substance that falls into the &#34;performance enhancing&#34; category. ...2014-05-17 11:37:275/16: NFL Spin Zone- Robert Mathis suspended 4 games for PEDshttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/05/16/robert-mathis-suspended-4-games-peds/
Indianapolis Colts DE Robert Mathis has been suspended for four games for violating the league&#039;s policy on substance abuse. Still not aware of what substance he was using, but that is a blow to the Indianapolis Colts and a little blow to Mathis and the re**** that he has built around the l.2014-05-16 17:38:205/16: Inside the Iggles- Which Eagles Will Make NFL's Top 100?http://insidetheiggles.com/2014/05/16/eagles-will-make-nfls-top-100/
NFL Network has once again started it&#039;s annual po**** contest aka their Top 100 Players countdown. Every year there is a player that gets rated too high or a player that gets snubbed. Just last week guard Evan Mathis made the list, who go snubbed off the list last season. Here&#039;s who we2014-05-16 16:38:315/14: Who Dat Dish- Cam Jordan's No. 99 Ranking Means 'Diddly Poo'http://whodatdish.com/2014/05/14/cam-jordans-99-ranking-means-diddly-poo/
I&#039;m scratching my head, Who Dat Nation. I&#039;ve attempted to let this digest a little, but the more I think about it, the more I think that these NFL Rankings are getting a little ridiculous. If you aren&#039;t familiar with what I&#039;m talking about, NFL Network recently started their 20142014-05-14 13:38:195/7: FootballPerspective.com- Drafting Diamonds in the Roughhttp://www.footballperspective.com/drafting-diamonds-in-the-rough/
Guest blogger Andrew Healy, an economics professor at Loyola Marymount University, is back and the author of today&#8217;s post. As a reminder, there a tag at the site where you can find all of his great work. Asante Samuel. Jahri Evans. Robert Mathis. These three players share something in common t2014-05-07 00:35:494/24: NFL Spin Zone- Robert Mathis Given A Suit of Armor From His Teammateshttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/04/24/robert-mathis-given-suit-armor-teammates/
Indianapolis Colts DE/LB Robert Mathis was presented with a suit of armor from his teammates in order to celebrate his accomplishments on and off of the field. He serves as a mentor to a lot of the younger players on the roster and his teammates wanted to show him some love by getting him the suit. 2014-04-24 11:37:444/24: FootballPerspective.com- The 2014 NFL Schedulehttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-2014-nfl-schedule/
The color-coded NFL schedule is back! Download the Excel file here: 2014-NFL-SCHEDULE That Excel file contains full page and wallet-sized copies of the schedule, in both color and black and white. On the wallet-sized copies, the line between weeks 8 and 9 has been enlarged â that is where you want2014-04-24 00:35:574/23: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans: Top Draft Need Isn't Focused on 1 Key Positionhttp://titansized.com/2014/04/23/tennessee-titans-5-post-free-agency-2014-draft-needs/
There&#039;s a perception among Tennessee Titans fans that there aren&#039;t any glaring draft needs that would force general manager Ruston Webster to use the No. 11 pick on one certain position. This gives him the luxury of drafting based on a best-player-available approach. Adding Shaun Phillips 2014-04-23 08:37:544/17: Black and Teal- The Jacksonville Jaguars Draft History and Comments : 2003 NFL Draft pt 2http://blackandteal.com/2014/04/17/jacksonville-jaguars-draft-history-comments-2003-nfl-draft-pt-2-2/
In the fourteenth article in &#8220;The Jacksonville Jaguars Draft History and Comments&#8221; series, we will continue to review a particular Jaguar draft class, until we have reviewed all 19 of their drafts. Today we will continue with 2003 starting from the fifth round. We have previously examine2014-04-17 23:37:384/8: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft Rounduphttp://inkonindy.com/2014/04/08/indianapolis-colts-mock-draft-roundup/
The NFL Draft is just 29 days away. The Indianapolis Colts have the fewest picks in this years draft with just five selections they can make. After a poor 2013 class, GM Ryan Grigson needs to nail this years draft class. The Colts have plenty of needs across the board, and thankfully this is a...2014-04-08 13:37:134/3: Empire Writes Back- NFL.com Matt Smith Projects Giants to Draft Anthony Barrhttp://empirewritesback.com/2014/04/03/nfl-com-matt-smith-projects-giants-draft-anthony-barr/
NFL.com analysts have projected the New York Giants to draft players like Eric Ebron and Taylor Lewan in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. On Thursday, NFL.com Media Analyst Matt Smith&#039;s latestMock Draft projected the Giants to draft Anthony Barr with the 12th-overall pick.The Gi...2014-04-03 22:37:083/9: EDSFootball- Vikings re-sign Everson Griffen to 5-year, $42 million dealhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2014/03/vikings_re-sign_everson_griffen_to_5-year_42_million_deal.html
The Minnesota Vikings won't be re-signing defensive end Jared Allen, who will officially become an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday.
According to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, Allen has "whittled down his suitors to less than five teams and Minnesota is not among them."
That said, the Vikin2014-03-09 17:36:233/6: numberFire- Indianapolis Colts 2013 Team Review: On the Risehttps://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/1827/indianapolis-colts-2013-team-review-on-the-rise
When being really good isn't quite good enough.See More
Andrew Luck
Trent Richardson
Robert Mathis
Donald Brown
T.Y. Hilton
Reggie Wayne
2014-03-06 13:35:592/20: Ink on Indy- What are the Indianapolis Colts 2014 NFL Draft Needs?http://inkonindy.com/2014/02/20/indianapolis-colts-2014-nfl-draft-needs/
The NFL Scouting Combine has begun here in Indianapolis. With over 300 prospects descending upon the city, it affords teams a great opportunity to...2014-02-20 15:37:182/12: Ink on Indy- Would Michael Sam be a Good Fit for the Colts?http://inkonindy.com/2014/02/12/michael-sam-good-fit-colts/
Over the weekend Michael Sam, an NFL defensive end prospect from Missouri, said in an interview with ESPN that he is **** ...2014-02-12 17:37:142/12: Arrowhead Addict- Salary Cap Digest: Breaking Down Kansas City Chiefs Biggest Cap Hitshttp://arrowheadaddict.com/2014/02/08/salary-cap-digest-breaking-kansas-city-chiefs-biggest-cap-hits/
It is no secret the Chiefs are going to need to open up some cap space if they are going to be able to make the necessary upgrades they need to th...2014-02-12 09:37:492/12: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts Too Early 2014 Season Previewhttp://inkonindy.com/2014/02/03/indianapolis-colts-early-2014-season-preview/
With no more football for a staggering seven months, it's never too early to take a look at the future. With that in mind, we post our first look ...2014-02-12 09:37:222/11: FootballPerspective.com- The AP&#8217;s All-Pro Voting Process Is a Jokehttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-aps-all-pro-voting-process-is-a-joke/
In early January, the Associated Press announced its All-Pro team. The voting process is pretty simple: 50 voters select their top players at each position, and a first-team All-Pro squad is announced.Â The runners-up at each position are placed on the second-team, but that leads to some very odd r2014-02-11 23:36:232/5: Sports Out West- Did 49ers&#8217; Navorro Bowman get snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/05/did-49ers-navorro-bowman-get-snubbed-for-defensive-player-of-the-year/
The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award is an honor given to the league&#8217;s most outstanding defensive player. If you watched the San Francisco 49ers play in 2013, it would be easy to come to the conclusion the player most deserving of that award was Niners&#8217; inside linebacker Navorro2014-02-05 08:37:141/29: FootballPerspective.com- 2013 AV-Adjusted Team Agehttp://www.footballperspective.com/2013-av-adjusted-team-age/
In each of the last two years, I&#8217;ve presented the AV-adjusted age of each roster in the NFL. Measuring team age in the NFL is tricky. You don&#8217;t want to calculate the average age of a 53-man roster and call that the &#8220;team age&#8221; because the age of a teamâs starters is much mor2014-01-29 23:36:451/6: FootballPerspective.com- Checkdowns: Pro-Football-Reference.com releases 2013 AVhttp://www.footballperspective.com/checkdowns-pro-football-reference-com-releases-2013-av/
Itâs Christmas in January. Again. Thanks to the tireless work of Mike Kania and the P-F-R staff, PFR has now generated the Approximate Values for every player in the NFL this year. For the uninitiated, you can review how AV is calculated here. And if youâre so inclined, you can thank Mike or PFR2014-01-06 17:36:351/4: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Postseason Award Predictionshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2014/01/2013_nfl_postseason_award_predictions.html
Every year, there are some postseason awards that are more obvious than others and those that can be more vigorously debated.
Below are my selections of the players I expect to win the main postseason awards with a runner-up included.
Most Valuable Player (past winners): Peyton Manning, Denve2014-01-04 11:37:081/3: KC Kingdom- The Pregame: Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Coltshttp://kckingdom.com/2014/01/03/pregame-kansas-city-chiefs-indianapolis-colts/
VITALS Time: 3:35 TV: NBC Radio: 101.1 FM KCFX History: Colts lead the series 12-8. Chiefs are 0-3 all-time against the Colts in the playoffs. MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO THREE 2 WATCH 1. Jamaal Charles Charles averaged 8.2 yards per carry against the Colts in week 16, but had only 13 carries for the game an2014-01-03 19:36:411/3: KC Kingdom- 5 Questions with Ink on Indy&#8217;s Evan Rellerhttp://kckingdom.com/2014/01/03/5-questions-with-ink-on-indys-evan-reller/
We are 24 hours away from Kansas City&#8217;s first playoff game in three years. What should we expect from the Indianapolis Colts this weekend? We asked Ink on Indy&#8216;s Evan Reller five quick questions about the state of the Colts heading into Saturday. 1. Andrew Luck is about to start his seco2014-01-03 09:36:521/2: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts: What Went Wrong The First Timehttp://kckingdom.com/2014/01/02/kansas-city-chiefs-vs-indianapolis-colts-went-wrong-first-time/
Two weeks ago the Indianapolis Colts came to Arrowhead and thoroughly dominated the Chiefs, 23-7. This was also the last game in which Kansas City played all of their healthy starters. Let&#8217;s take a look at why things went so wrong for the Chiefs and if these are things that can be fixed in tim2014-01-02 09:37:1312/27: FootballPerspective.com- 2013 Pro Bowlers announcedhttp://www.footballperspective.com/2013-pro-bowlers-announced/
This year, the NFL has eliminated the AFC/NFC distinction, and just selected Pro Bowlers at each position. The results: Quarterback: Tom Brady, Patriots; Drew Brees, Saints; Peyton Manning, Broncos; Cam Newton, Panthers; Philip Rivers, Chargers; Russell Wilson, Seahawks. No surprises here. With a fu2013-12-27 22:36:2612/7: EDSFootball- Week 14 NFL Picks Against the Spread (Woodhull)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/12/week_14_nfl_picks_against_the_spread_woodhull.html
Here are my Week 14 NFL picks against the spread:
Detroit Lions +3 (over Philadelphia Eagles)
As winners of four straight games, Phillyâs defense has looked better over the past month, however, their defense has been the epitome of the âbend, donât breakâ motto. Despite the victories,2013-12-07 08:36:3011/11: KC Kingdom- Peyton Manning Injury Watch: Manning to have MRI on &#8220;Lower Body&#8221;http://kckingdom.com/2013/11/11/peyton-manning-injury-watch-manning-mri-lower-body/
As if next Sunday night&#8217;s Chiefs-Broncos game didn&#8217;t need even more drama, Peyton Manning took it to yet another level. The Broncos quarterback announced that he will have an MRI on his &#8220;lower body&#8221; after taking a shot at the end of Sunday&#8217;s game against San Diego. He e2013-11-11 09:36:4111/7: FootballPerspective.com- Robert Mathis has more sacks than all other Colts combinedhttp://www.footballperspective.com/robert-mathis-has-more-sacks-than-all-other-colts-combined/
Good stat courtesy of Bill Barnwell this week: Robert Mathis has 11.5 sacks, while the rest of his Indianapolis teammates have just 10.5 sacks. Jerrell Freeman is second on the team with 3.5 sacks, Cory Redding has a pair of sacks, and no other Colt has more than one sack. That&#8217;s obviously ver2013-11-07 23:36:1311/6: Sports Out West- Chargers defense must regroup to prepare for Broncoshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/06/chargers-defense-must-regroup-to-prepare-for-broncos/
The San Diego Chargers defense needs a chance to regroup, but they wonât get it this week as the Denver Broncos are coming to town. Â Last week, defensive back Derek Cox was benched in the second half against the Washington Redskins for struggling in coverage. Cox was signed as a free agent in the2013-11-06 08:36:3411/3: Sports Injury Alert- UPDATE: Texans&#8217; Arian Foster Active Against the Coltshttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/update-texans-arian-foster-active-against-the-colts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=update-texans-arian-foster-active-against-the-colts
Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster has struggled to push beyond a hamstring injury that has bothered him for three weeks now. The Texans have a very important divisional showdown against rival Indianapolis tonight, and will now do so with their offensiveÂ centerpiece in tow. According to 2013-11-03 19:37:0510/28: Sports Injury Alert- The NFL&#8217;s top 10 most respected players.http://sportsinjuryalert.com/the-nfls-top-10-most-respected-players/
Opinion piece of the top 10 most respected players currently playing &#8211; active &#38; healthy &#8211; in the NFL. 10. A.J. Green. The Bengals are 6-2 and Green is the most explosive player on either side of the ball. He&#8217;s a physical nightmare, and constantly beats double coverage. Green is2013-10-28 17:37:2510/23: EDSFootball- Consensus Week 8 NFL Power Rankingshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/10/consensus_week_8_nfl_power_rankings.html
Over the past couple of seasons, a pass-rusher has come close to the single-season sacks record set by Michael Strahan set in 2001.
Two seasons ago, Minnesota's Jared Allen missed the mark by only a half-sack. Last year, Houston's J.J. Watt, the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, finished with2013-10-23 08:36:3110/21: TheFantasyFix.com- 2013 Fantasy Football, Week Seven Aftermath and IDP Waiver Wirehttp://www.thefantasyfix.com/2013/10/2013-fantasy-football-week-seven-aftermath-and-idp-waiver-wire/
Week Seven is about to come to an end after Monday Night Football; and I&#8217;m not going to start counting down the weeks left because we want football to go on, right? Â Is it me or week after week we&#8217;re seeing more Forced Fumbles than usual and also wondering how many more people is the [.2013-10-21 19:37:0210/14: Bolt Beat- Slowing Down Robert Mathis is Key For Chargers Offense Tonighthttp://boltbeat.com/2013/10/14/slowing-down-robert-mathis-is-key-for-chargers-offense-tonight/
The Chargers have to be aware of Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis coming off of the edge on defense. Mathis came into the week as the league leader in sacks and he will be up against rookie D.J. Fluker for most of the day. Fluker has had some issues with speed rushers and may need [&#8230;]Slowin2013-10-14 13:35:369/30: TheFantasyFix.com- 2013 Fantasy Football, Week Four Morning Buzz: IDP Waiver Wirehttp://www.thefantasyfix.com/2013/09/2013-fantasy-football-week-four-morning-buzz-idp-waiver-wire/
Good Morning my fellow fantasy footballers that can&#8217;t get enough of the IDP world. Â Let me first start off by saying the IDP with three QB sacks continued on this week with Robert Mathis getting three vs the Jaguars; might i add he is flying under the radar and this old savvy vet is still [..2013-09-30 12:38:079/9: Sports Out West- Raiders vs. Colts: Terrelle Pryorâ€™s Legs Shine in Losshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/09/raiders-vs-colts-terrelle-pryors-legs-shine-loss/
It wasnât pretty. But when is an Oakland Raiders game ever? The Silver and Black lost to the Indianapolis Colts 21-17. It wasnât a season opener for the Raider Nation to fondly remember but there were several signs for optimism. In particular was the play of third-year quarterback Terrelle Pryor2013-09-09 08:36:527/24: FFLockerRoom- Bjoern Werner Signs With Indianapolis Coltshttp://fflockerroom.com/2013/07/24/bjoern-werner-signs-with-indianapolis-colts/
Teh Indianapolis Colts and first round pick, 24th overall, outside linebacker Bjoern Werner have agreed to a four-year, $7.89 million dollar contract. The former ACC Defensive Player of the Year, he played for Florida State as a defensive end, and should get the start opposite of Robert Mathis.The p2013-07-24 21:37:036/26: XN Sports- NFL All Budget Teamâ€”Defensehttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/06/26/nfl-budget-team-defense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-budget-team-defense
On Tuesday, we looked at the All-Budget team offense, as we tried to put together a 53-man roster under the NFLâs salary cap rules.Â Today, weâre moving on to the defensive and special teams side of the ball â we still have more than half of the roster to fill [...]2013-06-26 19:36:186/25: FootballPerspective.com- Who is the longest-tenured player for each team?http://www.footballperspective.com/who-is-the-longest-tenured-player-for-each-team/
Did you know that Aaron Rodgers is the longest-tenured Packer? Today I want to take a look at the current player who has been with each team the longest. Now that Ronde Barber, Ray Lewis, and Jason Hanson have retired, the longest-tenured player in the NFL is&#8230;Patrick Mannelly? Don&#8217;t feel2013-06-25 00:36:156/7: Bolt Beat- Will Dwight Freeney Be That Pass Rusher The Chargers Need?http://boltbeat.com/2013/06/07/will-dwight-freeney-be-that-pass-rusher-the-chargers-need/
Dwight Freeney has checked into Chargers Park and is ready to chase after Philip Rivers. He just has that 5 yard bubble in which he can wave his arms and try to get Philip off balance a bit. That is all he gets to do in camp. Once the games begin, Freeney will be putting [...]Will Dwight Freeney Be 2013-06-07 13:35:221/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four miss practiceKFFL:833191
Indianapolis Colts DT Kellen Heard (illness), LB Robert Mathis (not injury related), OG Joe Reitz (concussion) and T Bradley Sowell (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 3.2013-01-03 15:35:5812/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Seven miss practiceKFFL:830712
Indianapolis Colts RB Delone Carter (ankle), LB Kavell Conner (hamstring), T Antonio Johnson (ankle), LB Robert Mathis (not injury related), C Samson Satele (ankle), C A.Q. Shipley (knee), and CB Teddy Williams (knee) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.2012-12-20 15:36:0912/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Six players miss practice KFFL:829233
Indianapolis Colts RB Delone Carter (ankle), C Samson Satele (ankle), OT Winston Justice (biceps), LB Kavell Conner (hamstring), LB Robert Mathis (non-injury) and FS Tom Zbikowski (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.2012-12-13 15:36:1711/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four probableKFFL:823354
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (back), DT Josh Chapman (knee), OT Winston Justice (knee) and C Samson Satele (back) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 16, and are probable for Week 11.2012-11-16 16:36:0211/15: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Two miss practiceKFFL:823153
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (back) and DT Josh Chapman (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 15.2012-11-15 17:36:0311/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis to playKFFL:822662
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (back) will play in Week 11 against the New England Patriots. CB Vontae Davis (knee), DT Winston Justice (knee) and C Samson Satele (back) are being listed as day-to-day.2012-11-13 17:36:0211/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Two expected to play KFFL:821672
Indianapolis Colts OT Winston Justice (knee) and LB Robert Mathis (back) are expected to play Week 10 even though they are listed as questionable.2012-11-08 14:36:0611/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Three players listed as questionable KFFL:821367
Indianapolis Colts C Samson Satele (back), OT Winston Justice (knee) and LB Robert Mathis (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7, and are listed as questionable for Week 10.2012-11-07 14:36:0611/6: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Five miss practiceKFFL:821233
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener (shoulder), CB Vontae Davis (knee), OT Winston Justice (knee), LB Robert Mathis (back) and C Samson Satele (back) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 6.2012-11-06 19:35:5611/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Six miss practice KFFL:821091
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener (shoulder), CB Vontae Davis (knee), OT Winston Justice (knee), LB Robert Mathis (back), CB Jerraud Powers (foot) and C Samson Satele (back) did not practice Monday, Nov. 5.2012-11-05 19:36:1711/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis leaves early KFFL:820824
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (back) left the game early Week 9 because of a back injury and is considered questionable to return.2012-11-04 15:36:1311/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis sits out practice KFFL:820381
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 1.2012-11-01 20:36:4011/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis says he will play Week 9 KFFL:820249
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee) said the plan is for him to play in Week 9 after missing the last three games because of a knee injury.2012-11-01 14:36:4110/31: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis limited in practiceKFFL:820140
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31. He has missed the past three games due to a sprained left knee, but interim head coach Bruce Arians said he is hopeful Mathis will play in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins.2012-10-31 23:36:2110/30: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Two could return WednesdayKFFL:819801
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee) and DT Fili Moala (knee) could both return to practice Wednesday, Oct. 31, after missing the last three games.2012-10-30 14:36:1810/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis could play Week 9 KFFL:819668
Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians said the team is hoping LB Robert Mathis (knee) will be able to play Week 9.2012-10-29 16:36:3510/27: Stripe Hype- NFL News and Views: Week 8 Injury Roundup, & Fletch Lives?http://stripehype.com/2012/10/27/nfl-news-and-views-week-8-injury-roundup-fletch-lives/
&#160; &#160; Redskins linebacker LondonÂ FletcherÂ is currently on aÂ streak of never missing a game over his 15 NFL seasons, and despiteÂ sufferingÂ from concussion-like symptoms, he might just keep his streak intact after all after heÂ took part in the full workout Friday and will be listed as qu2012-10-27 07:35:5010/26: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Three questionableKFFL:819169
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee), LB Pat Angerer (foot) and DT Martin Tevaseu (ankle) are questionable for Week 8. Mathis was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 26, while the others practiced in full.2012-10-26 16:36:3710/25: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four miss practice KFFL:818998
Indianapolis Colts CB Darius Butler (shoulder), LB Pat Angerer (foot), LB Robert Mathis (knee) and DE Fili Moala (knee) all missed practice Thursday, Oct. 25.2012-10-25 18:36:1910/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis making slow progressKFFL:818822
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (knee) continues to make slow progress toward a return after missing the past two games due to a knee injury.2012-10-24 23:36:2210/20: The NFL Injury Report- Colts Injury Report: Donald Brown, Robert Mathis, Pat Angererhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thenflinjuryreport/zpvN/~3/ryvJaEFsYWM/colts-injury-report-donald-brown-robert_20.html
The Indianapolis Colts will be without three key starters
this weekend when they take on the Cleveland Browns, including running back
Donald Brown, linebacker Robert Mathis and defensive end Cory Redding, reports Mike Chappell of the Indy Star.
Rule out of the game: linebacker Ro2012-10-20 08:36:3910/12: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Six ruled out for Week 6KFFL:816560
Indianapolis Colts LB Pat Angerer (foot), RB Donald Brown (knee), LB Robert Mathis (knee), DE Fili Moala (knee), G Joe Reitz (knee) and T Martin Tevaseu (ankle) all missed practice Friday, Oct. 12, and have been ruled out of the teamÂs Week 6 game.2012-10-12 15:37:0510/11: The NFL Injury Report- Colts Injury Report: Donald Brown, Robert Mathishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thenflinjuryreport/zpvN/~3/R40av2jJmJs/colts-injury-report-donald-brown-robert.html
The Indianapolis Colts will be without two starters this
weekend when they take on the New York Jets; running back Donald Brown and
linebacker Robert Mathis.
Brown will miss two to three weeks after tearing cartilage
in his knee. He underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the damage.2012-10-11 08:36:4610/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis' Week 6 status uncertainKFFL:816064
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis' (knee) status for Week 6 is not known at this point because of a sprained knee he suffered Week 5. The addition of LB Jerry Brown to the active roster may indicate the team is worried about Mathis' availability.2012-10-10 12:36:3810/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis injuredKFFL:815539
Indianapolis Colts DE Robert Mathis (knee) left the game early Week 5 with a knee sprain and is considered questionable to return.2012-10-07 16:36:4310/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis probableKFFL:815214
Indianapolis Colts LB Robert Mathis (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 5, and is probable for Week 5.2012-10-05 15:37:078/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Cory Redding, Robert Mathis OKKFFL:805186
Indianapolis Colts DE Cory Redding (knee) is expected to miss around a week with a mild sprain to his medial collateral ligament in his left knee. LB Robert Mathis (shoulder) is fine after dealing with a strained shoulder.2012-08-21 18:53:148/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis doing well at OLBKFFL:802758
Indianapolis Colts LB Pat Angerer said LBs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are doing well at their transition from defensive end to linebacker. Mathis said he does not feel comfortable yet but is feeling good about learning the new position.2012-08-08 12:52:284/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Jerry Hughes working as backup LBKFFL:782493
Indianapolis Colts DL Jerry Hughes is working as the backup at strongside linebacker behind DL Robert Mathis. The two are learning the position in head coach Chuck Pagano's 3-4 defensive scheme.2012-04-23 12:52:424/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis to be OLBsKFFL:782381
Indianapolis Colts DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis will line up as outside linebackers in the teamÂs new 3-4 defensive alignment.2012-04-22 18:52:483/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Had to re-do Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis contractsKFFL:777090
The Indianapolis Colts has to re-work the contracts that WR Reggie Wayne and DE Robert Mathis signed because the original contracts were rejected by the NFL. The NFL has accepted the new contracts.2012-03-24 18:52:403/6: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis contract updateKFFL:773282
Updating previous reports, the four-year deal DE Robert Mathis received from the Indianapolis Colts is worth $36 million. The deal includes a $15 million signing bonus and guarantees $17 million to Mathis during the first year of the contract. He will pocket $24 million over the first two years of the deal, which is believed to be the largest in league history for a defensive end/outside linebacker who is at least 31 years old.2012-03-06 18:52:263/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Will franchise Robert Mathis if no new dealKFFL:773138
The Indianapolis Colts are working on re-signing impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis to a long-term deal but will place the franchise tag on him if they are not able to reach an agreement before the deadline.2012-03-05 18:52:303/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Robert Mathis receives franchise tagKFFL:773179
Updating a previous report, the Indianapolis Colts placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis even though they are close to a contract agreement.2012-03-05 18:52:293/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Reach long-term agreement with Robert MathisKFFL:773177
The Indianapolis Colts have reached a long-term agreement with impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.2012-03-05 18:52:293/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Not much progress in talks with Robert MathisKFFL:772935
The Indianapolis Colts have had contract talks with impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis but have not made much progress. The team could place the franchise tag on Mathis if they are not able to reach a long-term agreement.2012-03-04 18:52:213/1: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Talks with Robert Mathis heating upKFFL:772352
Contract discussions between the Indianapolis Colts and impending free-agent DL Robert Mathis are reportedly progressing.2012-03-01 01:52:292/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Titans | Could target Robert Mathis in free agency KFFL:770714
The Tennessee Titans could potentially target Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent DL Robert Mathis.2012-02-22 12:52:262/11: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Teams have feelers out for Dwight Freeney, Robert MathisKFFL:769176
Several team personnel executives and coaches have phoned Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and owner Jim Irsay about DLs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis to inquire about their futures with the team. Mathis is a pending free agent, and the Colts might be hard-pressed to retain Freeney, who is due a $14.035 million base salary with a $19 million-plus salary cap charge. The Colts might reduce Freeney's cap hit with an extension, but he is not believed to be a good fit if the team switches to a 3-4 defensive scheme, and he is reluctant to move to linebacker.2012-02-11 01:52:092/9: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | May place franchise tag on Robert MathisKFFL:769001
The Indianapolis Colts could place the franchise tag on impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis if the two sides are not able to reach a contract agreement this offseason.2012-02-09 18:52:192/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Dolphins | Have interest in Robert MathisKFFL:768849
The Miami Dolphins have told people they are interested in Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent DE Robert Mathis but he may be too expensive for them this offseason.2012-02-08 18:52:202/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Dwight Freeney could be asked to restructure dealKFFL:768187
Indianapolis Colts DL Dwight Freeney could be asked to restructure his contract, particularly if the team re-signs impending free-agent DL Robert Mathis.2012-02-02 12:52:292/2: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Re-signing Robert Mathis a priority KFFL:768186
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said re-signing impending free-agent DL Robert Mathis will be an offseason priority. The Colts could also place the franchise tag on Mathis if a deal can't be worked out. 'I think we can (sign Mathis). WeÂd like to get something done there. We have the (franchise) tag if we donÂt, but I think we'll get something done,' Irsay said.2012-02-02 12:52:291/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Think Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis can play any defenseKFFL:767570
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are great pass rushers and explosive athletes that can play in a 3-4 defensive alignment if the team decides to change their alignment.2012-01-28 12:52:2412/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four miss practiceKFFL:763081
Indianapolis Colts LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DL Robert Mathis (rest), OG Joe Reitz (ankle) and LB Philip Wheeler (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 29.2011-12-29 18:53:2212/22: 18to88.com- Eyes in the Backfield-Texanshttp://18to88.com/2011-archives/december/eyes-in-the-backfield-texans.html
6 Things To Watch For In Thursday's Colts Texans Game
Time to say farewell to some great Colts.
Last week, the Colts finally broke through with a win. This week, they take on division rivals the Texans in the final home game of the year. Here's what to watch for tonight...
1. Watch for tears. T2011-12-22 12:52:5712/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Five practiceKFFL:761371
Indianapolis Colts DL Jamaal Anderson (groin), S Antoine Bethea (knee), LB A.J. Edds (ankle), DL Robert Mathis (knee) and C Jeff Saturday (rest) practiced in full Tuesday, Dec. 20.2011-12-20 18:52:4712/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Nine players sit out practiceKFFL:761216
Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning (neck), RB Delone Carter (forearm), C Jeff Saturday (undisclosed), DEs Jamaal Anderson (groin), Dwight Freeney (undisclosed) and Robert Mathis (knee), LB A.J. Edds (ankle) and Philip Wheeler (foot) and SS Antoine Bethea (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 19.2011-12-19 18:52:3911/10: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Three miss practiceKFFL:752844
Indianapolis Colts DB Terrence Johnson (ankle), DL Robert Mathis (rest) and WR Blair White (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 10.2011-11-10 18:52:3411/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four miss practiceKFFL:751384
Indianapolis Colts LB Pat Angerer (knee), CB Terrence Johnson (hamstring), DL Robert Mathis (rest) and WR Blair White (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 3.2011-11-03 18:52:329/28: Three Rivers Burgh Blog- Steelers Game 3 Recap - Steelers 23, Colts 20http://threeriversburghblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/steelers-game-2-recap-steelers-23-colts.html
Sometimes it is really awesome to be right and sometimes it sucks. This was a little bit of both but in the end it doesnât really matter because the Steelers are now 2-1 and preparing for a massive game against the Houston Texans and the Colts have no idea what is going on and are now 0-3. You mig2011-09-28 01:52:591/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Two DEs not on injury reportKFFL:690596
Indianapolis Colts DEs Dwight Freeney (rest) and Robert Mathis (rest) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 7, and are not on the injury report for the team's Wild Card playoff game.2011-01-07 17:52:101/6: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Four fully practice ThursdayKFFL:690444
Indianapolis Colts OG Jaimie Thomas (ankle), DEs Dwight Freeney (rest) and Robert Mathis (rest) and DT Daniel Muir fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 6.2011-01-06 16:52:121/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- Colts | Eight players sit out WednesdayKFFL:690270
Indianapolis Colts RB Dominic Rhodes (hip), OG Jamey Richard (concussion), OT Ryan Diem (back), DEs Dwight Freeney (rest) and Robert Mathis (rest), LB Clint Session (elbow) and CBs Kelvin Hayden (neck) and Mike Newton (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 5.2011-01-05 16:52:18